Wellesley College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 950 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 284 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 253 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 16 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 1 of 2 | In Wellesley |
| # 240 of 14,131 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
14%
Average SAT
1,510
Average ACT
34
Avg. cost to attend
$22,174 /y
Aid receiving
63%
Undergraduates
2,407
Male:Female Ratio
1:99
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Wellesley College has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Applicants | 8,714 | - | 8,714 |
| Admissions | 1,224 | - | 1,224 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 583 | - | 583 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 30% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 13% |
| â– Asian | 25% |
| â– Hispanic | 14% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 8% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Wellesley College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Wellesley College majors
Wellesley College has granted 597 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wellesley College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 67 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 49 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 42 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 |
| Neuroscience | 33 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 25 |
| Environmental Studies | 22 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 |
| Chemistry, General | 18 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
| Mathematics, General | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 13 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Sociology, General | 12 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 11 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| History, General | 9 |
| Architecture | 8 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 8 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 7 |
| Education, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| Chemical Physics | 3 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Literature | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 597 |
Publications & Citations
Wellesley College has published 11,259 scientific papers with 334,542 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
7,009
/ 187,572
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
4,431
/ 194,386
|
| Political Science |
4,245
/ 110,556
|
| Computer Science |
4,106
/ 154,474
|
| Environmental Science |
3,833
/ 123,466
|
| Law |
3,761
/ 105,895
|
| Medicine |
3,550
/ 162,891
|
| Philosophy |
3,401
/ 93,928
|
| Sociology |
3,335
/ 106,348
|
| Physics |
3,274
/ 103,485
|
| Engineering |
3,228
/ 102,231
|
| Psychology |
3,024
/ 133,389
|
| Chemistry |
2,799
/ 125,635
|
| History |
2,655
/ 55,266
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,280
/ 68,118
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,979
/ 65,017
|
| Genetics |
1,952
/ 99,758
|
| Geology |
1,858
/ 66,357
|
| Business |
1,779
/ 58,743
|
| Art & Design |
1,736
/ 41,782
|
| Biochemistry |
1,735
/ 90,245
|
| Economics |
1,713
/ 59,371
|
| Mathematics |
1,678
/ 62,398
|
| Archaeology |
1,550
/ 45,891
|
| Linguistics |
1,549
/ 50,983
|
| Ecology |
1,377
/ 54,311
|
| Paleontology |
1,311
/ 53,752
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,208
/ 44,082
|
| Social Psychology |
1,160
/ 60,560
|
| Psychiatry |
1,138
/ 55,639
|
| Neuroscience |
1,084
/ 51,310
|
| Pathology |
1,057
/ 48,008
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,054
/ 37,816
|
| Statistics |
1,031
/ 48,817
|
| Materials Science |
836
/ 25,512
|
| Development Studies |
820
/ 28,987
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
809
/ 21,509
|
| Demography |
799
/ 37,097
|
| Child Psychology |
760
/ 45,456
|
| Literature |
753
/ 18,456
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Abigail Thompson
1958-. (aged 68)
mathematician
Abigail A. Thompson is an American mathematician. She works as a professor of mathematics at the University of California, Davis, where she specializes in knot theory and low-dimensional topology.
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2. Ruth Rowland Nichols
1901-1960 (aged 59)
aircraft pilot
Ruth Rowland Nichols was an American aviation pioneer. She is the only woman yet to hold simultaneous world records for speed, altitude, and distance for a female pilot.
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3. Marjorie Grene
1910-2009 (aged 99)
university teacher
biologist
writer
philosopher
philosopher of science
Marjorie Glicksman Grene was an American philosopher. She wrote on existentialism and the philosophy of science, especially the philosophy of biology. She taught at the University of California at Davis from 1965 to 1978. From 1988 until her death, she was Honorary University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Virginia Tech.
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4. Jo Duffy
1954-. (aged 72)
editor
writer
comics writer
Mary Jo Duffy is an American comic book editor and writer, known for her work for Marvel Comics in the 1980s and DC Comics and Image Comics in the 1990s.
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All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WC
Founded
1870
Motto
Non Ministrari Sed MinistrareNot to be ministered unto, but to minister
Colors
blue
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
1,069
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
106 Central St Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02481-8203 United States
City Population
30,000
Phone
7812831000
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